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Shadow Priest

General Information

Real Name

Unknown

Gender

Male

Status

Unknown

Origin

Outworld

Resides

Outworld

Species

Outworlder

In Mortal Kombat

Allies

Shang Tsung
Shao Kahn

Enemies

Shang Tsung (MK: Conquest)
Kung Lao
Kitana
Raiden
Reptile
Quan Chi
Sonya Blade
Johnny Cage
Liu Kang
Siann
Siro
Taja
Kiri
Maya
Vorpax
Omegis

Weapons

Staff (MKII, MKT, MKD, MKU)
Sword (MK: Conquest)
Scythe (MK: Conquest)

Alignment

Evil

Games

Mortal Kombat (cameo)
Mortal Kombat II (cameo)
Mortal Kombat 3 (cameo)
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 (cameo)
Ultimate Mortal Kombat (cameo)
Mortal Kombat Trilogy (cameo)
MK: Deception (cameo)
MK: Shaolin Monks
MK: Unchained (cameo)
Mortal Kombat: Armageddon (cameo)
Mortal Kombat (2011) (cameo)
Mortal Kombat X (mobile game) (cameo)
Mortal Kombat 11 (cameo)

Portrayers

Tom Nowicki (MK: Conquest)
Lee E. Stevens (MK: Conquest)
Glen De Passe (MK: Conquest)
Silk Manning (MK: Conquest)
Emory Hail (MK: Conquest)
Michael Newman (MK: Conquest)

The Shadow Priests can be found in the Tower and Portal stages in Mortal Kombat II (when it was released, this "character" was called Cloak by fans), the Soul Chamber in Mortal Kombat 3, the Portal stage in Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks and Mortal Kombat: Deception, the Evil Tower stage in Mortal Kombat: Armageddon, as well as the Soul Chamber and the Cathedral in Mortal Kombat (2011).

History of the Shadow Priests

Liu Kang & Kung Lao vs — Liu Kang and Kung Lao battle the Shadow Priests.

The Shadow Priests are Shao Kahn's top and royal sorcerers, led by Shang Tsung. They were used in the plot to reincarnate Queen Sindel for the invasion plan of Mortal Kombat 3, and possibly helped with the creation of Mileena. They appear as enemies in the Outworld levels of Shaolin Monks, in which they also operate the device that restores Shang Tsung's youth. Shadow Priests guard the portals linking to various locations in Outworld and attack trespassers with various magic spells while supporting nearby comrades with magical enhancements such as strength and vitality augmentation. Shadow Priests are two of the only enemies in the game immune to Fatalities and the only ones immune to grabs.

Appearances in other media

Movie appearance

Shadow Priests & Sonya Blade — The Shadow Priests above the chained Sonya Blade at the Black Tower in the first *Mortal Kombat* movie

MKAPriests — Shadow Priests behind Shao Kahn in the second *Mortal Kombat* movie

The Shadow Priests also made an appearance throughout the first Mortal Kombat film as shown approaching down the stairs above Sonya Blade who is being held prisoner by the shapeshifting sorcerer Shang Tsung in the Black Tower within Outworld.

The Shadow Priests later reappeared in the second Mortal Kombat movie, residing within Shao Kahn's Fortress during the Konqueror's invasion of Earthrealm, and yet, they also faithfully served the evil E lder God Shinnok (as the father of Raiden and Shao Kahn according to the film's canon) and they do not wish to stir his ire and earn his wrath.

TV appearance

In the TV series Mortal Kombat: Conquest, the Shadow Priests appear as invincible magical bodies and are among the few to remain loyal to Shao Kahn. They are expert martial artists as well as powerful mages skilled in magic. The Shadow Priests carry bewitched weapons such as swords at their disposal along with their sorcery. They can also merge into one stronger, brute-like Shadow Priest at time. While shown as superior to all mortals, they failed to stand against Raiden. Unlike in the games, they are far more powerful than Shang Tsung. Another attribute of the Shadow Priests is specializing in torture. One known victim is Maya (an Edenian girl who served as a royal servant to Princess Kitana), who was questioned by a Shadow Priest to the whereabouts of the Essence of Edenia for Shao Kahn. Shadow Priests have proven to be such experts in the art of torture to the point where a young Shadow Priest who interrogated an Edenian Warrior stated that the pain will last even after the victim dies.

In the animated series Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm, the Shadow Priest appeared and they are still loyal to their Emperor Shao Kahn. In the series finale "Overthrown", the Shadow Priests also act as the defense against Kahn's foes during a failed insurrection by Princess Kitana before they escaped with Shao Kahn from his ruined castle.

Powers and abilities

The Shadow Priests have powerful magical abilities which they use to fight. Although they seem very strong, they are easily defeated. In Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks, they are probably the strongest non-boss enemies.

Enhanced Strength
Enhanced Endurance
Teleportation
Ability to open portals
Immortality
Shadow Movement
Levitation
Various magical spells used as an offense to enemies. These spells include the summoning of powerful bolts of lightning, spheres of dark energy for use as a projectile, and a mystical choke hold using offensive magic around the hands as well as levitation.
They can increase the fighting capabilities of nearby associates.

It is important to note that as Mortal Kombat: Conquest is not canon, their abilities in the TV Show is not an accurate representation to their game counterpart. For example, in the show, they managed to defeat almost everyone they encountered (with the exceptions of Raiden and Shao Kahn).

Trivia

Future Mortal Kombat art director Steve Beran portrayed the Shadow Priests in Mortal Kombat II.

@@ Line 11: / Line 11: @@
 |Weapons = [[Shadow Priest's Staff|Staff]] (''MKII'', ''MKT'', ''MKD'', ''MKU'')<br />[[Shadow Priest's Sword|Sword]] (''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest|MK: Conquest]]'')<br />[[Scythe]] (''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest|MK: Conquest]]'')
 |Allies = [[Shang Tsung]]<br />[[Shao Kahn]]
-|Enemies = [[Shang Tsung]] (''MK: Konquest'')<br />[[Kung Lao]]<br />[[Kitana]]<br />[[Raiden]]<br />[[Reptile]]<br />[[Quan Chi]]<br />[[Sonya Blade]]<br />[[Johnny Cage]]<br />[[Liu Kang]]<br />[[Siann, Mika and Sora|Siann]]<br />[[Siro]]<br />[[Taja]]<br />[[Kiri and Ankha|Kiri]]<br />[[Maya]]<br />[[Vorpax]]<br />[[Omegis]]
+|Enemies = [[Shang Tsung]] (''MK: Conquest'')<br />[[Kung Lao]]<br />[[Kitana]]<br />[[Raiden]]<br />[[Reptile]]<br />[[Quan Chi]]<br />[[Sonya Blade]]<br />[[Johnny Cage]]<br />[[Liu Kang]]<br />[[Siann, Mika and Sora|Siann]]<br />[[Siro]]<br />[[Taja]]<br />[[Kiri and Ankha|Kiri]]<br />[[Maya]]<br />[[Vorpax]]<br />[[Omegis]]
 |Games = ''[[Mortal Kombat]]'' (cameo)<br />''[[Mortal Kombat II]]'' (cameo)<br />''[[Mortal Kombat 3]]'' (cameo)<br />''[[Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3]]'' (cameo)<br />''[[Ultimate Mortal Kombat]]'' (cameo)<br />''[[Mortal Kombat Trilogy]]'' (cameo)<br />''[[Mortal Kombat: Deception|MK: Deception]]'' (cameo)<br />''[[Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks|MK: Shaolin Monks]]''<br />''[[Mortal Kombat: Unchained|MK: Unchained]]'' (cameo)<br />''[[Mortal Kombat: Armageddon]]'' (cameo)<br />''[[Mortal Kombat (2011 video game)|Mortal Kombat (2011)]]'' (cameo)<br />''[[Mortal Kombat X (mobile game)]]'' (cameo)<br />''[[Mortal Kombat 11]]'' (cameo)
 |Alignment = Evil
-|Portrayers = Tom Nowicki (''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest|MK: Konquest]]'')<br />Lee E. Stevens (''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest|MK: Konquest]]'')<br />Glen De Passe (''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest|MK: Konquest]]'')<br />Silk Manning (''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest|MK: Konquest]]'')<br />Emory Hail (''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest|MK: Konquest]]'')<br />Michael Newman (''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest|MK: Konquest]]'')}}[[File:Shadow.gif|Shadow Priest in Mortal Kombat II]]
+|Portrayers = Tom Nowicki (''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest|MK: Conquest]]'')<br />Lee E. Stevens (''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest|MK: Conquest]]'')<br />Glen De Passe (''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest|MK: Conquest]]'')<br />Silk Manning (''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest|MK: Conquest]]'')<br />Emory Hail (''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest|MK: Conquest]]'')<br />Michael Newman (''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest|MK: Conquest]]'')}}[[File:Shadow.gif|Shadow Priest in Mortal Kombat II]]
 The '''Shadow Priests''' can be found in the [[Evil Tower|Tower]] and [[Portal]] stages in ''[[Mortal Kombat II]]'' (when it was released, this "character" was called '''''Cloak''''' by fans), the [[Soul Chamber]] in ''[[Mortal Kombat 3]]'', the Portal stage in ''[[Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks]]'' and ''[[Mortal Kombat: Deception]]'', the Evil Tower stage in ''[[Mortal Kombat: Armageddon]]'','' ''as well as the Soul Chamber and the [[The Temple|Cathedral]] in ''[[Mortal Kombat (2011 video game)|Mortal Kombat (2011)]].''
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 ===TV appearance===
-In the TV series ''[[Mortal Kombat: Konquest]]'', the Shadow Priests appear as invincible magical bodies and are among the few to remain loyal to Shao Kahn. They are expert martial artists as well as powerful mages skilled in magic. The Shadow Priests carry bewitched weapons such as swords at their disposal along with their sorcery. They can also merge into one stronger, brute-like Shadow Priest at time. While shown as superior to all mortals, they failed to stand against [[Raiden]]. Unlike in the games, they are far more powerful than Shang Tsung. Another attribute of the Shadow Priests is specializing in torture. One known victim is [[Maya]] (an [[Edenian]] girl who served as a royal servant to [[Kitana | Princess Kitana]]), who was questioned by a Shadow Priest to the whereabouts of the [[Essence of Edenia]] for Shao Kahn. Shadow Priests have proven to be such experts in the art of torture to the point where a young Shadow Priest who interrogated an [[Edenian Warrior]] stated that the pain will last even after the victim dies.
+In the TV series ''[[Mortal Kombat: Conquest]]'', the Shadow Priests appear as invincible magical bodies and are among the few to remain loyal to Shao Kahn. They are expert martial artists as well as powerful mages skilled in magic. The Shadow Priests carry bewitched weapons such as swords at their disposal along with their sorcery. They can also merge into one stronger, brute-like Shadow Priest at time. While shown as superior to all mortals, they failed to stand against [[Raiden]]. Unlike in the games, they are far more powerful than Shang Tsung. Another attribute of the Shadow Priests is specializing in torture. One known victim is [[Maya]] (an [[Edenian]] girl who served as a royal servant to [[Kitana | Princess Kitana]]), who was questioned by a Shadow Priest to the whereabouts of the [[Essence of Edenia]] for Shao Kahn. Shadow Priests have proven to be such experts in the art of torture to the point where a young Shadow Priest who interrogated an [[Edenian Warrior]] stated that the pain will last even after the victim dies.
 In the animated series [[Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm|''Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm'']], the Shadow Priest appeared and they are still loyal to their Emperor Shao Kahn. In the series finale "''Overthrown''", the Shadow Priests also act as the defense against Kahn's foes during a failed insurrection by Princess Kitana before they escaped with Shao Kahn from his ruined [[Shao Kahn's Fortress|castle]].
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 The Shadow Priests have powerful magical abilities which they use to fight. Although they seem very strong, they are easily defeated. In ''Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks'', they are probably the strongest non-boss enemies.
-[[File:Shadow_Priest.png|thumb|200px|A Shadow Priest using his powers in ''Mortal Kombat: Konquest'']]
+[[File:Shadow_Priest.png|thumb|200px|A Shadow Priest using his powers in ''Mortal Kombat: Conquest'']]
 *Enhanced Strength
 *Enhanced Endurance
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 *They can increase the fighting capabilities of nearby associates.
-It is important to note that as ''Mortal Kombat: Konquest'' is not canon, their abilities in the TV Show is not an accurate representation to their game counterpart. For example, in the show, they managed to defeat almost everyone they encountered (with the exceptions of Raiden and Shao Kahn).
+It is important to note that as ''Mortal Kombat: Conquest'' is not canon, their abilities in the TV Show is not an accurate representation to their game counterpart. For example, in the show, they managed to defeat almost everyone they encountered (with the exceptions of Raiden and Shao Kahn).
 ==Trivia==
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 The Evil Monastery.jpg|Shadow Priest in ''Mortal Kombat (2011)''
 Shadow_priest.png|A Shadow Priest holding a formula to revive Shang Tsung in ''Mortal Kombat: Defenders of the Realm''.
-Shadow_Priests_(MK_Conquest).jpg|The Shadow Priests in ''Mortal Kombat: Konquest''
+Shadow_Priests_(MK_Conquest).jpg|The Shadow Priests in ''Mortal Kombat: Conquest''
-Shadow Priests in Shakaana.jpg|Three Shdaow Priests arrive in the city of Shakaana in ''Mortal Kombat: Konquest''.
+Shadow Priests in Shakaana.jpg|Three Shdaow Priests arrive in the city of Shakaana in ''Mortal Kombat: Conquest''.
-A Shadow Priest in Shakaana.jpg|This different Shadow Priest in Shakaana is the result of fellow Shadow Priests' combined might in ''Mortal Kombat: Konquest''.
+A Shadow Priest in Shakaana.jpg|This different Shadow Priest in Shakaana is the result of fellow Shadow Priests' combined might in ''Mortal Kombat: Conquest''.
-MKC-ShadowPriests.jpg|''Mortal Kombat: Konquest'' Wallpaper of Shadow Priests
+MKC-ShadowPriests.jpg|''Mortal Kombat: Conquest'' Wallpaper of Shadow Priests
 MKCShadowPriestcap223.jpg
 Scythe Guard.jpg|A Scythe Guard from Mortal Kombat: Conquest